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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Ariba

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AWith advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A

    Syncron Inventory

    Score3 out of 10
    N/ASyncron offers a fully integrated solution stack for the optimization of service parts Inventory, Price, and Uptime – all with MasterData and Analytics at its core.N/A
    Pricing
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    226 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    179 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    231 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    74%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    101 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    72%
    Implementation went as expected
    141 Answers
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    Features
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Supply Chain Planning
    Comparison of Supply Chain Planning features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    4.9
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Custom alerts00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Scenario-based planning00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Resource optimization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Supply forecasting00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Capacity estimation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Employee allocation00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Supply network coordination00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Procurement Management
    Comparison of Procurement Management features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    6.8
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Raw material sourcing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Supply market analysis00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Cost analysis00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Expense Logging00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Order Fulfillment Management
    Comparison of Order Fulfillment Management features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    5.8
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Order fulfillment optimization00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Return services00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Purchase order generation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Purchase order tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Supplier delivery scheduling00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Pricing and product configurations generation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Logistics and Transportation Management
    Comparison of Logistics and Transportation Management features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    5.8
    1 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Packaging00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Delivery planning00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Route optimization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Shipping performance00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Fleet management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Warehouse & Inventory Management
    Comparison of Warehouse & Inventory Management features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Automation of warehouse operations00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Inventory storage00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Stock monitoring00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Warehouse asset management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory and price forecasting00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Demand Management
    Comparison of Demand Management features of SAP Ariba and Syncron Inventory
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Syncron Inventory
    5.7
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Demand signal sensing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Demand forecasting00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Customer analytics00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Inventory stock optimization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Sales and operations planning00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Pricing and promotion tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Precoro
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    Enterprises
    GEP Quantum Intelligence
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (264 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.3
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.4
    (216 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.5
    (21 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    SAP AribaSyncron Inventory
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    SAP Ariba works very well for PO flip / manual PO processing. SAP Ariba can have issues if there are translation compatibility issues between what a trading partner sends and what the network is expecting, particularly if each trading partner uses separate languages. :IE - customer uses XML and Supplier uses EDI transmission.
    Incentivized
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    Syncron
    Syncron gets you targeted customers for your products. It hits the right audience. The global price management feature is unique and up to mark on various factors, for example, region, products, etc. It offers a relaxed culture and great customers and is fully remote. It is basically a strong and strategic organization that has an eye on the present and future for the benefit of users.
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    Pros
    SAP
    • Complete Procurement of Inventory step easy through GUI-Ariba integration once Purchase order is created and it is sent to the SAP Ariba Supplier Network. Vendor confirms the order and sends notification of Inbound Delivery to the warehouse through ASN and the Inbound process, Goods Receipt Process, Unloading, Put away process easy.
    • SAP Ariba integrates the different SAP Sourcing platforms, services and their tools in order to optimize operations, saves cost and meeting customer requirements through its easy to use tools. Such as integration with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM using Idocs for End to End sourcing and Procurement coverage.
    • As a part of the SAP Direct Sourcing suite, it helps allow customer manage their direct materials in the single dashboard and helping customer to have view of the comprehensive info about BoM and the structure. Based on requirements, buyers can run materials and/or entire Bill of Materials. When these are sent from ERP to SAP Ariba, managers can manage them in the direct spend dashboard. Can search for desired items in the dashboard and view details of BoM or deeper view of information of the material. Buyers can run sourcing, run details for materials, create material quotes, and create pricing using book quotes.
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    Syncron
    • Price management
    • Better price on various factors.
    • Fully remote
    • Get you targeted customers
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    Cons
    SAP
    • Speed of SAP Ariba Invoicing solution be increased
    • Guided Buying can be improved to give item recommendations
    • Custom field config in SAP Ariba SLP and integration with SAP is not flexible
    • Sending multiple addresses from SAP Ariba SLP to SAP can be allowed
    • Bank key length is 11 in SAP Ariba SLP interface. Not useful with Chinese CNAPS which has 12 digits
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    Syncron
    • Report analysis.
    • Must be able to multitask.
    • Burnout is a big factor.
    • Mediocre support from management.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    User Satisfaction: The end user are at times not very happy with the solution. Return on Investment (ROI): SAP Ariba delivered measurable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency. Integration Capabilities: The system is easy to integrate with backend SAP ERP system. Support from Ariba team is a bit sluggish in terms of Service Requests
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    Syncron
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    Usability
    SAP
    Feel that over the years, there has been good improvement, and it seems like going in the right direction. All procurement activities — sourcing, contracting, invoicing — are managed in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple systems. Users can easily track purchase orders, supplier responses, and invoice status, which adds clarity and accountability. The supplier-facing side is well-structured, allowing vendors to upload documents, view transactions, and communicate within the same interface.
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    Syncron
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    Support Rating
    SAP
    Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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    Syncron
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    It's important to note that user experiences may vary, and the perceived areas for improvement depend on the specific needs and expectations of each organization. Frequent updates and feedback from users often guide software developers in addressing these areas to enhance the overall user satisfaction with the platform
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    Syncron
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
    • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
    • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
    • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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    Syncron
    • Career advancement opportunities.
    • Hits the targeted audience.
    • Many level of mangement.
    • Slow to move.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Ariba Screenshots

    Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.